How does Norco aid pain relief?

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Norco relieves pain by changing the way the body, brain and nervous system sense and respond to pain signals, according to MedlinePlus. Norco is a combination of hydrocodone and acetaminophen that relieves moderate-to-severe pain.

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Norco is a narcotic pain medication that may be habit-forming, even when taken as prescribed, according to Drugs.com. Patients should take Norco exactly as directed and should not share the medication with other people. Patients who are taking other medications, especially antidepressants, antihistamines, sedatives, sleeping pills or tranquilizers, may require close monitoring while taking Norco, explains MedlinePlus.

Norco sometimes causes side effects, including nausea, vomiting, constipation, anxiety and dry throat. Because this medication can cause drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness and fuzzy thinking, patients who are taking Norco should not operate a vehicle or other heavy machinery until they know how the medication affects them. Consuming alcohol while taking Norco can increase these side effects. Patients should report these side effects to a doctor if they are severe or unrelieved, states MedlinePlus.

Sometimes Norco causes more severe side effects that warrant immediate medical attention, including shallow breathing, slow heartbeat, fainting, confusion and seizures. Other severe side effects include excessive bruising or bleeding, loss of appetite, dark urine and yellowing of the skin or eyes, notes MedlinePlus.